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MCAT Verbal Reasoning Focus On Structure

Instructions:
  • Answer 12 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Why was the passage written? Define the purpose of all support provided by the author - and the larger claim being made






2. Defining of key terms in order to communicate something






3. Support the main idea by giving an example of something larger or smaller than subject






4. Illustrate main point with an example from the real world or hypothetical reflection - introduced by: in this case - in illustration - for example






5. Description of past or present common belief - define if common belief is consistent or inconsistent w/ authors point of view






6. Author tells a story of their own personal experience






7. Any type of numerical information (skim and annotate w/o getting bogged down)






8. Research to support conclusions






9. Compare and contrast subject w something else - analyzing differences and similarities - analogy: one situation is described to communicate something about another






10. Description of development of idea of time line - where each paragraph describes one of those stages






11. Direct quotes - Ask 'Is author agreeing or disagreeing w/ person being quoted?'






12. Evidence the author uses to support his or her claims. How does author organize the support for claims?